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Brass damage?

clownboy
I have just finished tumbling these 30-30 shells and noticed that more then half have these dents in the brass near the neck. I assume that maybe I tumbled too many or too long? But my main concern is if they can still be safely fired and if this will affect the accuracy of them.

Brad
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  • ChetStafford
    Have you resized them yet?
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  • clownboy
    Yep, Resized and thought I would tumble to get all the lube off them.
    Haven't been using a tumbler long so a bit inexperienced on it.

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  • HandLoad
    You are probably using too much lube - that is one of the major causes of "Dings" on resized cases. All you need is the thinnest film.
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  • hdcolt51
    Those dents didn't come from tumbling
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  • clownboy
    Thanks! Really had no idea what caused that.
    So can I use the shells or should I discard them?
    I believe they would pop back out again if I fired them but don't want to sacrifice accuracy or endanger anyone.

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  • HandLoad
    As long as they chamber OK, the dents will "Iron" right out by firing.

    [EDIT]///and then I looked at the posted pics - those are huge dents, not "Dings" - I think I would probably put those in the Junkpile.
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  • Tailgunner1954
    Load em and shoot em.
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  • clownboy
    Thanks Guy's!
    Just needed some expert advise.
    Man, I really love this website!!


    Brad
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  • jonk
    I have shot dented cases many times. Won't hurt anything.
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  • JustC
    fire away, they will reform to the chamber.
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